After silver, copper will rise.
If your eyes are still fixed only on gold and silver, then now is the time for you to pause for a while and try to understand the market afresh. A metal is rapidly emerging in the global commodity market, which can change the direction of investment in the coming few years. The name of this metal is Copper. While gold and silver have already touched their high levels, copper is yet to take off. Decreasing supply, rapidly increasing industrial demand and technology-based economy have made copper a strategic metal.
First of all let’s talk about those two metals, which Indian investors Has been the oldest favourite. On January 29, 2026, gold and silver in the Indian markets did what was difficult to imagine till a few years ago. Gold crossed Rs 1.78 lakh per 10 grams, while silver created history by touching the level of Rs 4 lakh per kg for the first time. This surge did not happen due to any one reason, rather many reasons are working together behind it.
Increasing tension in different parts of the world, weakening US dollar, continuous gold purchases by central banks and investors’ search for safe haven have set gold and silver on fire. However, once an asset reaches an all-time high, further returns from there may be limited. This is why big investors are now looking for the next growth story.
Silent but not less than gold and silver, copper
Copper is often ignored as an industrial metal, but in 2026 this metal is emerging as the ‘dark horse’ of the investment world. Copper is not limited to just wires and pipes, but it has become the backbone of the modern economy. Experts believe that in the coming years the demand for copper may far exceed the supply and this imbalance may take the prices to new heights. The special thing about copper is that its demand does not come from just one sector. Technology, energy, automobile, infrastructure and green transition, copper is essential everywhere. This is the reason why it is now being considered not just a commodity but a strategic resource.
Copper is emerging rapidly in the global commodity market. Photo- Wang Jiang/VCG
The growing appetite for copper in AI and data centers
In today’s world, Artificial Intelligence has become not just a technology but an industrial revolution. AI models, cloud computing and large data centers consume huge amounts of electricity. The metal most needed to transmit and manage this electricity is copper. Every new data center, every high-performance computing unit and every smart infrastructure project is increasing the demand for copper. It is estimated that only because of AI and digital infrastructure, there will be a sharp jump in the demand for copper in the coming few years. This demand is not temporary but structural, that is, it will last for a long time.
Important role of copper in green energy transition
The world is rapidly moving away from fossil fuels and towards green energy. Electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage systems, all green technologies rely on copper. An electric car uses many times more copper than a conventional petrol car. Solar and wind projects also require large amounts of copper, especially in transmission networks. Due to new renewable energy projects, the demand for copper is increasing by about 20 percent at the global level. This demand will become stronger as countries move towards their carbon neutral goals.
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Increasing challenge due to limited supply of copper
While on one hand the demand for copper is increasing rapidly, on the other hand its supply is facing many challenges. Countries like Chile and Indonesia are the world’s largest copper producers, but these countries are currently facing many obstacles related to mining. Environmental regulations are becoming stricter, opening new mines is becoming difficult and the grade quality of old mines is also falling. Apart from this, geo-political risks and local protests are also affecting production. Due to all these reasons, the supply of copper in the market is becoming limited. When increasing demand and decreasing supply come face to face, a sharp rise in prices is considered almost certain.
Stock market can be a better option to buy copper.
What are the ways to earn money from copper in India?
Now the question is how can Indian investors take advantage of this emerging opportunity. The good thing is that there is more than one route to invest in copper in India, which is suitable for investors with different risk profiles. For investors who do not want to go directly into commodity trading, the stock market can be a better option. You can indirectly benefit from copper prices by buying shares of mining and metal companies related to copper. When copper prices increase, the income and profits of these companies also increase, which impacts their share prices.
Hindustan Copper Limited is an important name in India. It is the only vertically integrated copper producer in the country and the government has a major stake in it, due to which it is considered a relatively safe option. Apart from this, companies like Vedanta Limited and Hindalco Industries are also associated with the copper value chain and remain on the radar of investors.
Big option for copper trading on MCX
Multi Commodity Exchange i.e. MCX is an attractive platform for investors who have trading experience. Here the facility of trading in futures and options contracts of copper is available. In futures trading, larger value positions can be taken by paying less margin, which increases the possibility of profit. However, it is also important to keep in mind that the fluctuations in MCX are quite sharp. Therefore, entering it without risk management, stop-loss and proper strategy can be harmful. It is wise to trade keeping in mind the market movements and global signals.
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Could copper become the next big investment trend?
Today, copper is not just a metal but has become an indicator of the future economy. Megatrends like AI, green energy and infrastructure development are supporting this. While gold and silver are symbols of security, copper is becoming a symbol of growth. If we look at the picture of the coming years, it is clear that the story of copper has just begun. In such a situation, for those investors who recognize this trend in time, this metal can become a source of good returns in the future.
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